PerformanSC

What PerformanSC does

PerformanSC is a practitioner-led supply chain consulting firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland (PerformanSC Supply Chain Limited), with a regional office in London and consulting resources in the United States and Asia. Founded in 2013 by Lorcan Sheehan, the firm serves enterprise, mid-market, and high-growth clients across Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, High Tech, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, Retail, Construction, Industrial, Health Systems, Utilities, and Logistics. The firm reports 180+ clients served, 650+ projects completed, €140M+ in delivered client savings, and an 85% repeat engagement rate. Service delivery is led by senior practitioners — including former MD Europe, VP European Operations, and COO-level operators from Microsoft, ModusLink, Panalpina, IBM, Oracle, Adobe, and AOL — under a Provider Independence Policy that disclaims vendor relationships.

The firm sells eight core consulting services: Performance Optimisation, Trade Compliance, Logistics (3PL) Outsourcing, Warehouse Consulting, Logistics Consulting, Channel and Market Strategy, Circular Economy and Risk Management, and Digital Transformation. Underlying technical components include AI and agentic solutions for demand forecasting and network design, 2D and 3D digital twin simulations of material flows, statistical inventory optimisation with demand segmentation (Smooth, Erratic, Intermittent, Lumpy), computer vision for warehouse sortation, and data connectivity / real-time KPI dashboards. Bespoke analytical tools such as the Interactive Warehouse Capacity Model and Digital Twin Assessment of Material Flows are deployed in pharmaceutical and manufacturing engagements.

Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services engagements with variable scope and duration, ranging from short Supply Chain Fundamentals Assessments for fast-growing businesses to multi-month transformation programmes. Initial consultations are provided at no charge; fees vary by scope and are designed to deliver positive ROI. Marketing is delivered through the Supply Chain Enabled blog (launched August 2020), email newsletter, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, industry events, and partner referral channels (Enterprise Ireland, IBEC, IEA, Intertrade Ireland). The firm is privately held, founder-led, and has no disclosed external funding.

Name

PerformanSC

Legal name

PerformanSC Supply Chain Limited

Website

https://performansc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PerformanSC is a Dublin-based, practitioner-led supply chain consulting firm serving enterprise and mid-market clients across pharma, medical devices, high tech, retail, and logistics via performance optimisation, trade compliance, warehouse, logistics, and digital transformation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Supply Chain Consulting Services: PerformanSC generates revenue through professional consulting engagements. Services include Performance Optimisation, Logistics (3PL) Outsourcing, Trade Compliance, Channel and Market Strategy, Warehouse Consulting, Logistics Consulting, Circular Economy and Risk Management, and Digital Transformation. Fees vary depending on the scale and scope of an engagement, with initial consultations provided at no charge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PerformanSC is a practitioner-led supply chain consulting firm that delivers eight core advisory service lines — Performance Optimisation, Trade Compliance, Logistics (3PL) Outsourcing, Warehouse Consulting, Logistics Consulting, Channel and Market Strategy, Circular Economy and Risk Management, and Digital Transformation — combining hands-on functional expertise with AI, digital twins, simulation, and real-time analytics to drive measurable supply chain improvements across industries including Medical Devices, Pharma, High Tech, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, Retail, Construction, and Logistics.

Product overview

PerformanSC is a practitioner-led supply chain consulting firm offering a portfolio of eight core consulting services: Performance Optimisation, Trade Compliance, Logistics (3PL) Outsourcing, Warehouse Consulting, Logistics Consulting, Channel and Market Strategy, Circular Economy and Risk Management, and Digital Transformation. These services are delivered through specialized sub-service offerings including Inventory Optimisation, Supply Chain Network Optimisation, Warehouse Optimisation, Transportation Optimisation, and Sales and Operations Planning. The company also provides structured training programs (AEO Certification, Customs Awareness, SAD Documentation, and Incoterms Training) and deploys proprietary analytical tools such as the Interactive Warehouse Capacity Model and Digital Twin Assessment for pharmaceutical clients. The services are designed to work independently or in combination, addressing supply chain challenges from strategy through execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Supply Chain Enabled™: A branded content platform launched in August 2020 providing supply chain insights, best practices, and news.

Products and services

• Performance Optimisation Practitioner-led supply chain performance improvement combining functional expertise with AI, digital twins, simulation, and optimisation platforms to deliver data-driven transformation across inventory, network, warehouse, and transportation operations.
• Trade Compliance International trade and compliance consulting covering customs obligations, export controls, sanctions screening, product licensing, tariff analysis, and AEO certification support for businesses engaged in cross-border trade.
• Logistics (3PL) Outsourcing Third-party logistics outsourcing consulting managing the full outsourcing lifecycle — business case definition, provider selection, contract negotiation, implementation, and ongoing supplier management — to help clients select and run 3PL partnerships.
• Warehouse Consulting Data-led warehouse optimisation covering layout and design, process and materials flow, capacity planning, resource optimisation, and automation roadmaps using 2D and 3D digital twin modelling and simulation.
• Logistics Consulting Logistics network optimisation including distribution network design, transport and freight cost optimisation, 3PL strategy and negotiation, KPI dashboards, and end-to-end visibility and control solutions for inbound and outbound logistics.
• Channel and Market Strategy Growth-enablement consulting supporting eCommerce and marketplace strategy, new market expansion, channel strategy alignment, and supply chain capability assessment for scaling businesses.
• Circular Economy and Risk Management Sustainability and resilience consulting including circular business case development, solution architecture, implementation roadmaps, governance and reporting frameworks, and Scope 3 emissions management across operations and partner networks.
• Digital Transformation Supply chain digitalisation consulting covering data connectivity and visibility, process automation, AI and advanced analytics implementation, and actionable digital dashboard deployment without unnecessary system replacement or technology risk.
• AEO Certification Training Customs compliance training guiding teams through the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification process from gap assessment through to audit.
• Customs Awareness Training Introduction and advanced level customs awareness training ensuring teams understand their compliance obligations.
• Customs (SAD) Documentation Training Training on Single Administrative Document (SAD) customs documentation for international trade compliance.
• Incoterms Training Training on International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) for trade compliance and contract management.

Quantifiable outcome

• €140+ Million in savings delivered to clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Supply Chain Advisory GroupminorOthersPeer network for supply chain leaders co-founded by Lorcan Sheehan. Provides forum for peer collaboration and knowledge sharing among supply chain executives.
• Enterprise Ireland (Partner Channel)minorOthersListed as a partner referral source on contact forms. Enterprise Ireland supports Irish companies with international growth.
• IBEC (Partner Channel)minorOthersListed as a partner referral source on contact forms. IBEC is the Irish business confederation.
• IEA (Partner Channel)minorOthersListed as a partner referral source on contact forms. Irish Exporters Association.
• Intertrade Ireland (Partner Channel)minorOthersListed as a partner referral source on contact forms. Intertrade Ireland supports cross-border trade.
• Asia Trade ForumminorOthersConor Anderson served as Board Member of the Asia Trade Forum working with the Exporter's association.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Proxima (formerly Baringa Partners Procurement): Procurement and supply chain consultancy working with FTSE-listed and large enterprise clients on cost reduction, category management, and supply chain transformation. Comparable boutique-style consulting positioning.
• GEP Worldwide: Procurement and supply chain consulting firm offering strategy, transformation, and managed services to large enterprises. Direct competitor in supply chain consulting with similar target clients and practitioner-led model.
• Efficio: Global procurement and supply chain management consultancy headquartered in London, serving similar enterprise clients with practitioner-led supply chain optimization. Closely comparable in business model, scale, and end-markets to PerformanSC.
• The Smart Cube: Procurement and supply chain analytics and consulting firm combining practitioner expertise with advanced analytics. Direct competitor in supply chain analytics, inventory optimization, and category strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte (Supply Chain & Operations): Big Four advisory with a substantial supply chain transformation practice spanning strategy, technology, and operations. Overlaps with PerformanSC in pharma/medical device supply chain consulting at the enterprise tier.
• Bain & Company (Operations Practice): Global management consultancy with operations and supply chain practice. Competes for senior supply chain strategy and performance improvement work at large multinationals, similar to PerformanSC's enterprise targets.
• McKinsey & Company (Operations Practice): Top-tier global management consultancy with a dedicated Operations Practice covering supply chain, manufacturing, and procurement. Competes for the same C-suite supply chain strategy engagements.
• Accenture Operations Consulting: Global system integrator with a large Supply Chain & Operations practice serving multinationals. Competes with PerformanSC on larger transformation mandates while also operating as a software implementation partner.

Emerging players

• ToolsGroup: Supply chain planning software provider specializing in demand sensing, inventory optimization, and S&OP. Competitor and complement to PerformanSC's inventory and planning advisory services.
• Keelvar: AI-powered sourcing optimization platform provider. Overlaps with PerformanSC's procurement and sourcing advisory practice, with growing tech-enabled competition in the same procurement transformation space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PerformanSC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOmir9DuLUQdnKmF73DrNJA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/performansc-supply-chain

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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